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Riversong Guest House

4.0 star property
Upscale riverfront guesthouse, walk to Newlands Brewery
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Riversong Guest House

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Mountain View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets
In-room dining
Blue Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Overview of Riversong Guest House

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
The price is ₹11,278
Price available on 09/05/2024

Check out the area

Map
14 Esme Road, Newlands, Cape Town, Western Cape, 7700
  • Popular LocationCavendish Square9 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Cape Town4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens10 min drive
  • AirportCape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.)19 min drive

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Room options

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Leopard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Leopard Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 36 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Mountain View Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Mountain View Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 38 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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Ethnic Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Ethnic Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Blue Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Blue Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 42 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Floral Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Floral Room

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 35 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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River Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

River Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 25 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Garden Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

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Colonial Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets

Colonial Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Cape Town

Riversong Guest House is located in Newlands, a neighbourhood in Cape Town, and is in a shopping district and on a river. Two Oceans Aquarium is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Table Mountain and Camps Bay Beach. Enjoy an event or a match at Newlands Cricket Ground, and consider making time for Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Newlands Cricket Ground - 8 min walk
  • Newlands Stadium - 9 min walk
  • Cavendish Square - 9 min walk
  • University of Cape Town - 4 min drive
  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Newlands Station - 6 min walk
  • Cape Town Station - 15 min drive
  • Cape Town (CPT-Cape Town Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Picanha Steakhouse - 7 min walk
  • Kauai - 7 min walk
  • Tiger’s Milk - 9 min walk
  • Mamma Roma Restaurant - Newlands - 7 min walk
  • Barristers Restaurant - 8 min walk

About this property

Riversong Guest House

Upscale guest house near Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens
Located close to Newlands Brewery and Newlands Cricket Ground, Riversong Guest House provides free English breakfast, a free manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a hot stone massage, aromatherapy or Ayurvedic treatments. In addition to shopping on-site and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Limo/town car service, express check-out and express check-in
  • Babysitting (surcharge), a reception hall and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts, such as first-run films and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate dining areas and dressing gowns.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels and first-run films
  • Separate dining areas, kitchenettes and fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 6 AM–10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Building
  • Built in 1998
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • First-run films
  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 150
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 650 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 150 (subject to availability)
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Riversong Guest House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Riversong Guest House?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riversong Guest House on 8 May 2024 start from ₹11,344.86, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Riversong Guest House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Riversong Guest House?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Riversong Guest House?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Riversong Guest House?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 150 (subject to availability).

Does Riversong Guest House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of ZAR 650 per person applies.

Where is Riversong Guest House located?

Located in Newlands, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Newlands Brewery, Newlands Cricket Ground and Newlands Stadium. Cavendish Square and Kingsbury Hospital are also within 1 mi (2 km). Newlands Station is 6 minutes by foot and Claremont Station is 19 minutes.

Riversong Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thoughtful details and bucolic neighborhood
The hotel had everything I could imagine I might need from umbrellas to wine in the room. Very thoughtful details. Charles and the rest of the team were very welcoming. There is a nice living room space on the second floor which looks out at table mountain, the backyard, and the pool. I particularly liked working from there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

KS

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALLAN DANIEL, Jeonju

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Totally recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Calm beauty in the middle of the city
Riversong is everything you want in a guesthouse: stylish, clean, excellent staff, accommodating, attention to detail, small touches that make a difference. Located a 5 minute walk from Cavendish Square, Newlands sports ground and across Esme St from Sans Souci Girls High School, it is centrally located while also quiet even in the middle of a bustling work day. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maarten

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed with the family and the kids loved it. Very friendly staff, great location and very nice and clean room. Breakfast is a treat
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrific
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021